Western Wyoming Community College offers a three-year program (7 semesters) leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing with a practical nursing spin-off option. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Council Licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN). Upon licensure, the AD nurse practices in settings where policies and procedures are specified and guidance is available. The Associate Degree Nursing Program offers a Practical Nurse spin-off option at the end of the second year of the program. Students who have successfully completed the required course have the option to take a one (1) credit course, Practical Nursing Roles, preparing them for the role of the practial nurse. At the completion of the Practical Nursing Roles course students have the option to exit as a practical nurse or continue in the program.

The program has continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.

The faculty has developed a learning environment that fosters interaction between the students and faculty. Because nursing practice is ever changing, the faculty emphasizes the process of learning versus memorization to obtain competence. Students are given opportunities to learn and to practice nursing in special learning laboratories and in a variety of settings where people need nursing care.

Outreach Nursing Program

Western Wyoming Community College and Carbon County Higher Education Center in Rawlins have entered into a cooperative agreement for nursing education of local students. The agreement makes nursing education accessible to students in the Rawlins area by sharing facilities, human resources, and funding with WWCC. Support from CCHEC allows qualified residents of our community to be admitted to the nursing program.

The agreement has two main goals. The first to make nursing education accessible locally to Carbon County residents. The second is to encourage graduates to remain in our communties to practice nursing.

Currently, CCHEC admits eight qualified students per year including four reserved slots for residents of Carbon County School District #1.

Admission

The WWCC nursing department provides information to all students who express an interest in the program. In addition to the regular college admission requirements, prospective nursing students must meet admission requirements of the nursing program to be condisered for admission. Interested applicants in Carbon County may contact Jenny Daniel by email or call 307-328-9274; or contact Patty Pedersen by email or call 307-328-9204.

To apply for the nursing program you must:

Complete WWCC admissions process and receive your acceptance to the college.

Submit a completed nursing application form directly to the nursing department by the application deadline.

Achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from prerequisite general education courses (Biology, A&P I & II, Psychology, and Nutrition. CNA course not included in GPA).

Take the designated pre-entrance test.

Prior to starting Nursing I you must:
Meet the math requirement in ONE of the following ways:

Earn a 40 or higher in algebra on the Compass Test

Earn 23 or higher on ACT within last two years

Complete MATH BAS 0720 series with a B or better

Complete MATH 0920 plus Tech Math for Nurses BAS 0730 with C or better

Complete MATH 1000 or higher with a C or better

Earn 75 in writing and 80 in reading on Compass Test

Earn 23 or higher on ACT within last two years

Complete Basic English with C or better

Complete English I with a C or better

Take a CNA course or
Demonstrate CNA competency through the nursing department